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BEV2007 - Observational Studies

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 3 hours E

Course content

The course gives an introduction to various observational study designs, as well as methods for evaluating the association between exposure and outcome. Statistical analysis suitable for observational studies will be introduced, with focus on multiple linear and logistic regression. Principles for presentation and interpretation of results, as well as assessment of validity and causality in observational studies will be lectured. Through exercises and teamwork, the students will get an introduction to the practical application of epidemiological methods and analysis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Students have knowledge about

  • Various study designs and differences between experimental and observational studies
  • Sources of systematic errors
  • Multivariable regression analysis
  • Validity of observational studies

Skills

Students can

  • Calculate different measures of disease frequencies
  • Calculate different measures of association between exposure and disease
  • Interpret results from observational studies
  • Critically read and evaluate scientific articles of observational studies

General competence

  • Students should be able to apply basic epidemiological terminology
  • Students should have knowledge of the practical application of epidemiological methods

Learning methods and activities

Up to 42 hours of lectures/exercises. The course will be fully taught in English if there are exchange students admitted the course. Parts of the course are taught in English even if there are no exchange students attending.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activity

  • Compulsory activity consists of four written submissions. Three of them must be approved in order to get approved compulsory activity.
  • Compulsory exercises are carried out in groups and assessed as approved/not approved.
  • The compulsory activities are approved for 4 years.Students with approved compulsory activities do not need to complete exercises again to take the exam.

Exam

  • If it is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)

Required previous knowledge

BEV1012, BEV2008 and BEV2009. The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor program in Human Movement Science. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IDR1505 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
IDR1508 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
BEV2002 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Health Science
  • Sport Science
  • Human Movement Science
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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